I had a lovely Saturday afternoon with two good old friends, who were kind enough to remind me that we hadn't hung out since the day after I got engaged. Tempus fugit indeed. They do live ALL the way in Maryland... but I know that's no excuse for hiding in DC and VA for as long as I have. I also heard from my college roommates this weekend, and hope to get together with them in September. I never understood how people could still enjoy friends and never see them- but now I know. Life is very random, and it really does get in the way. The people I see daily and weekly are the ones who are close by- which is sad, because the ones who are far away are no less loved. Geography just sucks when you work full-time and are planning a wedding, apparently. On the plus side, part of my absence from everyone's lives is going to culminate in seeing all my nearest and dearest on our wedding day- so hopefully they'll all forgive me my distance. I definitely need to plan more (small, non-momentous) parties next year.
I think we are at the point in wedding planning where for every item I check off on the to-do list, I have to add three. This is exceedingly unhelpful at feeling any sense of accomplishment. But so it goes.
Besides hanging out with one of my favorite couples, I was mostly relaxed this weekend. I didn't go to the gym (horrors!) because Gym Buddy was out of town. Instead I was half-lazy, half-productive. Saturday morning G and I ran a bunch of errands, getting some of those wedding to-do's out of the way and picking up some prescriptions and some gorgeous farm-fresh eggs and berries at the Farmer's Market in Courthouse. Sunday I made a frittata and ate some berries, and did the laundry while watching Mad Men and cooking up my lemon chicken and potatoes. Dinner was scrumptious, with a Virginia Chardonnay alongside, and then we watched a few episodes of True Blood while I continued knitting nonbloggable thing 2 (only 3 repeats to go!). I was really really hoping to finish thing 2 in August, even though I knew it would take four weeks and it's only been three since I cast on. I was delusional in thinking I could somehow knit 25% faster than before! It's frustrating, because I know the next few weeks are booked solid with activities. All I can do is keep knitting on my commute, and trying to sneak in rows wherever I can. Thing 3 will just have to wait a bit.
Showing posts with label wedding. Show all posts
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Ups and Downs
Yesterday was awesome. A mysterious package... no idea what it could be... and it turned out to be my wedding gown! But I had evening plans, and G was around, so I couldn't open it and play with it until today.
So today was great. G was going on a trip with some buddies, so I made us a hearty breakfast of eggs and toast and turkey bacon. I went to the gym with my gym buddy, and got in a solid workout. And tonight is Stitch 'n Pitch- I am so excited! I don't even know what projects to bring- my clapotis is half-done already, so I have this irrational fear that I'll finish it and need another project. Unlikely, but it's always good to be prepared!
I was supposed to spend my afternoon cleaning up the craft room, but I didn't. I tried on my wedding gown. And here's the big downer of the day- it is too small. Not a TON too small, but the damn thing definitely won't zip up all the way. My resultant profanity was immoderate and colorful.
Now, I know I've gained some weight lately. It's not pleasant, but it's true. I've been cooking healthier, and exercising, but not enough. When I moved out here closer to the suburbs, I cut out most of my walking commute. And I knew that this was a possibility with ordering the dress EXACTLY to fit, instead of going up a size- I was afraid to go up, since it would then assuredly need alterations all around, instead of just a quick hem. And now I'm in the minor predicament of altering myself to fit the dress, or the dress to fit me.
My first fitting isn't until the beginning of August. I just bought a bike. I upped my gym membership so I can go to the gym in Gallery Place, near Farragut West, or in Georgetown (they have better classes than my home location, near my old apartment). I can walk home from the metro, which would mean a solid half hour of brisk walking 5 days a week. I started doing the 30 Day Shred, and will keep it up. G and I are biking once a week so far, and surely will do it more now that I remember how to ride. He is very encouraging, and wants to get more fit as well. And I'm trying to figure out HOW on EARTH I can get up 45 minutes or an hour earlier, which would be all I'd need to get in a quick run before showering and work in the morning.
What I'm saying is... it's on. I will lose the 3-4 pounds I put on since buying the damn gown. I will hopefully lose more, since I should be more like 20 pounds lighter overall for my BMI. And I am going to do my damnedest to drop the weight before August- I want that zipper to FLY up my back at my first fitting. I know the tailor has to hem it- I'd like her to have to take in the sucker, too!
I'll keep you posted.
So today was great. G was going on a trip with some buddies, so I made us a hearty breakfast of eggs and toast and turkey bacon. I went to the gym with my gym buddy, and got in a solid workout. And tonight is Stitch 'n Pitch- I am so excited! I don't even know what projects to bring- my clapotis is half-done already, so I have this irrational fear that I'll finish it and need another project. Unlikely, but it's always good to be prepared!
I was supposed to spend my afternoon cleaning up the craft room, but I didn't. I tried on my wedding gown. And here's the big downer of the day- it is too small. Not a TON too small, but the damn thing definitely won't zip up all the way. My resultant profanity was immoderate and colorful.
Now, I know I've gained some weight lately. It's not pleasant, but it's true. I've been cooking healthier, and exercising, but not enough. When I moved out here closer to the suburbs, I cut out most of my walking commute. And I knew that this was a possibility with ordering the dress EXACTLY to fit, instead of going up a size- I was afraid to go up, since it would then assuredly need alterations all around, instead of just a quick hem. And now I'm in the minor predicament of altering myself to fit the dress, or the dress to fit me.
My first fitting isn't until the beginning of August. I just bought a bike. I upped my gym membership so I can go to the gym in Gallery Place, near Farragut West, or in Georgetown (they have better classes than my home location, near my old apartment). I can walk home from the metro, which would mean a solid half hour of brisk walking 5 days a week. I started doing the 30 Day Shred, and will keep it up. G and I are biking once a week so far, and surely will do it more now that I remember how to ride. He is very encouraging, and wants to get more fit as well. And I'm trying to figure out HOW on EARTH I can get up 45 minutes or an hour earlier, which would be all I'd need to get in a quick run before showering and work in the morning.
What I'm saying is... it's on. I will lose the 3-4 pounds I put on since buying the damn gown. I will hopefully lose more, since I should be more like 20 pounds lighter overall for my BMI. And I am going to do my damnedest to drop the weight before August- I want that zipper to FLY up my back at my first fitting. I know the tailor has to hem it- I'd like her to have to take in the sucker, too!
I'll keep you posted.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Caps for the Win
As usual, I scored tickets to the Caps game through my lovely company. And as usual, I brought some knitting for the occasion.
You can see I am zooming along on one of my upcoming baby gifts- at the game I had completed two diamonds, but I'm actually done with three already.
I came down to Raleigh this weekend for a visit with the parents. We fit in a bit of crafting, and are going through my mom's old quilting magazines to pull out neat patterns. And I have been knitting. But the real purpose of the visit was wedding dress shopping- and we were all done in 2.5 hours of shopping! Easy peasy. I won't blog about the dress, since I'm enough of a traditionalist that I don't want G to see it or really know what it's like. But I can tell you about my veil process soon! I purchased a pattern already (Vogue patterns on super sale at JoAnn's... mm...) and I have delicate tulle in ivory to match the dress. Oops, now I guess you know I'm not wearing white. Not that this should be a surprise to anyone- I'm pasty. Pasty people do not look good in brilliant white gowns. Now that I know what the dress is, however, I can finally think about a wedding shawl. Do I want to knit a wedding shawl? Would I wear it with the dress style I chose? Would it look silly with a veil, or should I use it as a veil?
If we have a final date, and a booked venue for the wedding, maybe then I can think about these things. In the meantime, I need to get cracking on that baby gift. Only three months before the little one is due!
You can see I am zooming along on one of my upcoming baby gifts- at the game I had completed two diamonds, but I'm actually done with three already.
I came down to Raleigh this weekend for a visit with the parents. We fit in a bit of crafting, and are going through my mom's old quilting magazines to pull out neat patterns. And I have been knitting. But the real purpose of the visit was wedding dress shopping- and we were all done in 2.5 hours of shopping! Easy peasy. I won't blog about the dress, since I'm enough of a traditionalist that I don't want G to see it or really know what it's like. But I can tell you about my veil process soon! I purchased a pattern already (Vogue patterns on super sale at JoAnn's... mm...) and I have delicate tulle in ivory to match the dress. Oops, now I guess you know I'm not wearing white. Not that this should be a surprise to anyone- I'm pasty. Pasty people do not look good in brilliant white gowns. Now that I know what the dress is, however, I can finally think about a wedding shawl. Do I want to knit a wedding shawl? Would I wear it with the dress style I chose? Would it look silly with a veil, or should I use it as a veil?
If we have a final date, and a booked venue for the wedding, maybe then I can think about these things. In the meantime, I need to get cracking on that baby gift. Only three months before the little one is due!
Thursday, January 08, 2009
New beginnings
So I haven't been upkeeping the blog very well the last few weeks. In part, it's because I had a pretty exciting end to 2008. I've been dating this really cute and super nice guy for a while now, and on New Year's Eve he asked me to marry him. I think I can get a pass on the knit blogging because I've been too giddy with laughing and drinking champagne and generally doing nothing but work and kissing ever since.
A week later, I'm only just coming back down to reality. I don't think I've knit a stitch since December. So it's definitely time to get back to work. I have a date with a friend of mine to quilt on Sunday (which means I need to find my Storm at Sea quilt and get it ready). And I am definitely ready to get back to some knitting. I have a belated holiday/birthday gift to work on, I signed up for the crazy 12-sweater challenge... and of course I need to fit in wedding planning and moving and all the incredibly exciting couple stuff, too, in between craft projects. Heck, I'm hoping to DIY a fair bit of this wedding- which is still crafty, but in a whole new way for me.
G started a blog for us on New Year's Day, so we can kick 2009 off right and document this whole crazy wedding experience. You're welcome to check it out- I figure maybe this way I can keep the strictly wedding stuff off of Handknit by Mikaiya, and reserve this blog for my knitting and craft obsession. But I bet they both bleed into each other a fair bit. How could they not- one of the first discussions regarding living together was how I'm going to fit all of my yarn and sewing machines and craft supplies into our home! At least I found the right man. He doesn't mind the fact that I'm going to have yarn in the coffee table for the rest of our lives, and potentially dangerous knitting needles all around the house. What a darling.
A week later, I'm only just coming back down to reality. I don't think I've knit a stitch since December. So it's definitely time to get back to work. I have a date with a friend of mine to quilt on Sunday (which means I need to find my Storm at Sea quilt and get it ready). And I am definitely ready to get back to some knitting. I have a belated holiday/birthday gift to work on, I signed up for the crazy 12-sweater challenge... and of course I need to fit in wedding planning and moving and all the incredibly exciting couple stuff, too, in between craft projects. Heck, I'm hoping to DIY a fair bit of this wedding- which is still crafty, but in a whole new way for me.
G started a blog for us on New Year's Day, so we can kick 2009 off right and document this whole crazy wedding experience. You're welcome to check it out- I figure maybe this way I can keep the strictly wedding stuff off of Handknit by Mikaiya, and reserve this blog for my knitting and craft obsession. But I bet they both bleed into each other a fair bit. How could they not- one of the first discussions regarding living together was how I'm going to fit all of my yarn and sewing machines and craft supplies into our home! At least I found the right man. He doesn't mind the fact that I'm going to have yarn in the coffee table for the rest of our lives, and potentially dangerous knitting needles all around the house. What a darling.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Fun with Flickr
Blogger needs to save faster. I hate losing entries. Cry!
I left work early today so I could pick up my bridesmaid dress- hurrah. I also wanted to head to WoolWinders to get more details on the class I'll be teaching this fall- Absolute Beginners. I'm so excited to teach in a more formal setting! I hope it goes really well- surely it will.
While I was up at WoolWinders, I managed to get a bit of knitting done. Evidence! Ignore that it looks completely gray- I swear it's a green sweater:
I also picked up a few skeins of yarn for gifts. I have most everything I need for holiday gift materials, but I was missing a few key things. This is it, so far:
And a little gift for someone special- it's a tape measure! Did you know I grew up on Ladybug Lane?
Pretty productive day. I can't believe Sharyn's wedding is so soon! For that matter, I can't believe I'll be on vacation the week after next. I think that I will need to bring a very large suitcase- just for the yarn.
I also had a bit of fun with Flickr today, investigating the contents of my purse. Maybe that's not exciting to everyone, but I found it a bit enlightening. You surely can tell a lot about a person by what they tote around with them day in, day out. I suspect most people don't have this variety- but then, I spend at least an hour and a half commuting by metro every day. That's a lot of knitting and reading time!
I left work early today so I could pick up my bridesmaid dress- hurrah. I also wanted to head to WoolWinders to get more details on the class I'll be teaching this fall- Absolute Beginners. I'm so excited to teach in a more formal setting! I hope it goes really well- surely it will.
While I was up at WoolWinders, I managed to get a bit of knitting done. Evidence! Ignore that it looks completely gray- I swear it's a green sweater:
I also picked up a few skeins of yarn for gifts. I have most everything I need for holiday gift materials, but I was missing a few key things. This is it, so far:
And a little gift for someone special- it's a tape measure! Did you know I grew up on Ladybug Lane?
Pretty productive day. I can't believe Sharyn's wedding is so soon! For that matter, I can't believe I'll be on vacation the week after next. I think that I will need to bring a very large suitcase- just for the yarn.
I also had a bit of fun with Flickr today, investigating the contents of my purse. Maybe that's not exciting to everyone, but I found it a bit enlightening. You surely can tell a lot about a person by what they tote around with them day in, day out. I suspect most people don't have this variety- but then, I spend at least an hour and a half commuting by metro every day. That's a lot of knitting and reading time!
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